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How the Secret Service is Preparing for the DNC

With the Democratic National Convention just two months away, a U.S. Secret Service director recently announced a security plan that would “minimize headaches” for businesses and residents around the United Center. [FOX 32]

• We're also watching how Chicago Police will respond. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Will Border Restrictions Slow Migrant Buses?

Block Club Chicago’s Madison Savedra is breaking down President Joe Biden’s executive order restricting asylum claims at the U.S. border and how it will affect over 40,000 asylum seekers in Chicago. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Lincoln Park Housing Project Advances

The Chicago Planning Commission advanced the 615-unit development Thursday, despite opposition from the local alder. In advancing the project, the Johnson-backed commission has broken a City Hall taboo. [Tribune 🔒]

• How uncommon is it to step on an alder's toes when it comes to development in their ward? A separate vote led to a heated confrontation at City Hall this month. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Cubs Sue Rooftop Owner for Unlicensed Ticket Sales

Some owners along Waveland and Sheffield avenues can sell tickets under a licensing deal with the Chicago Cubs. But the Cubs claim in a federal lawsuit that the Wrigley View Rooftop is collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in ticket sales despite having an expired license. [Sun-Times]

West Side Flood Victims Receive Relief

Residents impacted by last year’s heavy downpours that flooded streets and homes are finally receiving support from contractors fixing water damage for free. [CBS 2]

• Will Chicago be ready for the next record rainfall? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

How Border Restrictions Will Impact Chicago

Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that restricts asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border. As Chicago struggles to provide refuge for new arrivals, we ask Block Club Chicago’s Madison Savedra to break down Biden’s latest moves and where the city is two years since buses first started arriving.